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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.93, 733.40 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.93, 733.40 and 180.79 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.93 : 733.40 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.93/733.40 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.93x = 733.40 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.93x = 132,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,590.00/488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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